Lew has it right. Someday you might have to replace the carpet on the bunks
but the structure won't rot or de-laminate.

Patrick Fischer
Olalla WA

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
k.net...
Tom Watson wrote:

True "Marine Grade Plywood" is made from the Pine Trees that surround
Parris Island, South Carolina; is tough as nails, needs no finish
beyond its natural resistance to outside influence, and will stand on
edge, as though by magic, whenever someone says, "Goodnight, Chesty."

Actually, the above is all bull**** .........

Maybe so, but I like it.

As far as the actual application is concerned, use 3/4" CDX plywood.

Laminate as many thicknesses as required using epoxy.

When the piece is the correct size, coat all exposed edges with 3 coats of
epoxy allowing 24 hours between coats after filling any voids with
microballoon thickened epoxy fairing compound.

Attach the carpet with stainless steel screws or monel staples.

Attach with S/S bolts.

Have fun.

Lew